TRICHLOROACETIC ACID AR 20% WV

2.1. Substance : Trichloroacetic Acid

CAS No : 76- 03- 9

Substance name                                Contents                          CAS No 

Water                                                 75 – 99                              7732-18-5

Trichloroacetic acid                            15 – 25                              76-03-9

Substance.

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the

product.

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

C; R35 N; R51/53

Full text of R-phrases: see section 16

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

No additional information available

3.2. Label elements

Labelling according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Symbol(s): C: Corrosive

N : Dangerous for the environment

R Phrases : R35 - Causes severe burns

R50/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the

aquatic environment

S Phrases : S24 - Avoid contact with skin

S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek

medical advice

S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by

the manufacturer)

S35 - This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way

S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection

S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately

(show the label where possible)

S57 - Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination

S59 - Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling

S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste

S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data

sheets

Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard pictograms

3.3. Other hazards

No additional information available

4.1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a

position comfortable for breathing.

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated

clothing. Rinse skin withwater/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or

doctor/physician.

First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if presentand easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a

POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately

call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon

dioxide (CO2).

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

No additional information available

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective

equipment.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment as required.

Emergency procedures : Stop release.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable

containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as

possible.

6.4. Reference to other sections

No additional information available 

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Odour threshold : No data available

pH : No data available

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available

Melting point : No data available

Freezing point : No data available

Boiling point : 40 °C

Flash point : 110 °C

Auto-ignition temperature : No data available

Decomposition temperature : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available

Vapour pressure : No data available

Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data available

Relative density : No data available

Density : 1.327 g/cm³

Solubility : No data available

Log Pow : No data available

Viscosity, kinematic : No data available

Viscosity, dynamic : No data available

Explosive properties : No data available

Oxidising properties : No data available

Explosive limits : No data available

9.2. Other information

No additional information available

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity : Not classified

Irritation : Not classified

Corrosivity : Causes severe burns.

Sensitisation : Not classified

Repeated dose toxicity : Not classified

Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Mutagenicity : Not classified

Toxicity for reproduction : Not classified

12.1. Toxicity

Ecology - water : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

No additional information available

12.4. Mobility in soil

No additional information available

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

No additional information available

12.6. Other adverse effects

No additional information available

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product/Packaging disposalrecommendations

: Dispose of contents/container to ...

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

15.1.1. EU-Regulations

Contains no substances with Annex XVII restrictions

Contains no REACH candidate substance

Contains no REACH Annex XIV substances.

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany

AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, hazardous to water

(Classification according to AwSV,Annex 1)

12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal

Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV

: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)

Denmark

Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not

allowed to use the product

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No additional information available

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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